Guten Abend
Good evening
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˌɡuː.tn̩ ˈʔaː.bn̩t/
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Cultural Note
'Guten Abend' is used from about 6 PM onward. It is the standard greeting when entering a restaurant, theater, or social gathering in the evening. Unlike English, Germans rarely say 'Good night' (Gute Nacht) as a greeting — it is only used when going to bed.
📝 Example Sentences
Guten Abend, mein Liebling.
Good evening, my darling.
Guten Abend allerseits!
Good evening everyone!